We will cover: ● WHO WE ARE!! ● Our qualifications and Safety ● WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO DO!! ● The DofE Expedition, Training, Practice & Qualified Expedition ● Expectations The 20 conditions ● WHAT TO WEAR/ EQUIPMENT/ FOOD ● Clothes ● Food ● WHEN AND WHERE! ● Dates + Locations
A little bit about us…! A love of the outdoors • Teachers ……started the business in • 2010………
A little bit about our business ….. ● We work with over 3500 students every year delivering Bronze, Silver and Gold ● Praised for our organisation, care and professionalism by leading organisations in the outdoor industry….. “ The whole programme was extremely well organised…Peter and Rachel clearly take pride in running a very good expedition and they go to great lengths to make sure that nothing is left to chance .” Esther Finch – DofE AAP UK Manager
Our qualifications - We have the highest qualifications in the industry for the mountains, the sea and rivers - Our key staff are teachers who can positively work with young people AMI members are highly We are British Canoeing qualified Mountaineering Advanced Water Leaders and coaches in Seakayak, Instructors who hold the Whitewater and Canoe MIA Award
Safety We don’t cut corners on anything - The safety of the young people in our care is our main priority - We have over 20 years experience running DofE expeditions as a business and as teachers The Adventurous Activity We are an Approved License is the industry Activity Provider with the standard and a statutory Duke of Edinburgh’s requirement for working Award with children
We will take care of you, our pastoral care is second to none… "Thank you so much for your hard work and effort this weekend. The students were really happy and had a wonderful and successful time. Parents are full of praise for you and the team.” Cleeve School, Cheltenham
Expectations We will do our utmost to make sure you have an amazing experience while on expedition You will need to come prepared for the challenge Attitude is key, It’s going to be tough, however you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete
What is involved in the Expedition Section? • Complete a journey on foot or in a canoe • Work as a team • Be self sufficient
What is the expedition section? ● You have to complete a journey in remote area ● Bronze: 2 days & 1 night ● Silver 3 days & 2 nights • Gold 4 days and 3 nights
Self sufficient and organized….. As a group you will: ● Walk with your team ● Camp with your team ● Cook with your team ● Take care of your team
Complete a journey in a remote area…
The Practice Expedition It is a PRACTICE so we will be using and perfecting all the skills from training. We will teaching the students to use the skills on the ground: • Taking bearings • Orientating the map • Finding features • Working out timings …..moving from close supervision with an Instructor on hand to remote supervision ready for the Qualifying Expedition
The Qualifying Expedition You will be assessed by one of our DofE Assessors - There are 20 conditions to meet – but by this stage you will have met most of them - You will need a team aim - As before Teamwork & attitude are the key to a successful expedition - Passing is not a given, but your Assessor will give you every opportunity to meet the standard
Qualifying Expedition - Remote Supervision
Equipment We can provide all group equipment such as cookers, fuel and tents - We have a stock of personal equipment that you can hire from us before each expedition - We will ask you on the training day what you need
Personal Equipment Hire Fees 2020 Sleeping Bag: £13 Sleeping Mat: £5 Rucksack:£18 Waterproof rucksack liner: £5 Waterproof Jacket: £10 Waterproof Trousers: £10 Should you wish to hire equipment from us you need to book this with us direct and the booking form will be online. Non Refundable.
Link to web equipment booking Head to www.oceanrockadventure.co.uk
Click on the ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ tab
Clothing What to bring and …. What NOT to bring! Bring Sturdy boots Good, taped waterproofs, with waterproof fabric Don’t bring Jeans, cotton hoodies Vest tops, super short shorts!! Use your kit list in your booklet
Food – an example day Breakfast - Porridge, Croissants or Brioche + Hot Drink (Hot Chocolate, Tea etc) Lunch - Naan or Pitta Bread, Oatcakes with nice filling, snacks - 1 Litre of water minimum (no fizzy drinks/cans) Dinner - 1 hot meal (We recommend Wayfarer Meals, for simplicity) - NO POT NOODLES or sandwiches! - Dessert can be Wayfayer or custard etc - Every student must have a hot dinner + dessert Snacks - Muesli bars, nuts, dried fruit are best. Not too much Haribo
What Not to Bring…..!
Remember … things can go wrong! You may capsize You could get lost You may be tired You may get frustrated But that is what it is all about, your team and our staff will be there to support you from training to qualifying expedition.
How can parents help…… 1. First point of contact is the DofE Manager at school 2. Make sure the participants leave home with medication and kit 3. Make sure participants are healthy and able for the Award 4. Don’t call the young people - call school/ then us if you have concerns
We will really look forward to working with you all and see you complete your Award
What next…… We will complete your eDofE reports online Remember you need to complete all sections to get your award Get Fit!!!!!!!!!!
Bronze Hike Expedition School Drop off & Pick up Practice Date: Sat 20 th June / Time: 8.30am Date: Sun 21 st June / Time: 4.00pm Assessed Date: Tue 14 th July / Time: 8.30am Date: Wed 15 th July / Time: 3.00pm
Silver Hike Expedition School Drop off & Pick up Practice Date: Fri 13 th March / Time: 12.00 Date: Sun 15 th March / Time: 4.00pm Assessed Date: Tue 14 th July / Time: 8.30am Date: Thu 16 th July / Time: 3.00pm
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